Guest philedmonds Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 i have removed the inside garnish molding from my 1949 B1FA and noticed that a thin welting was stapled to the edges that contact the other metal parts. I haven't seen this on old cars I have restored and was wondering if it is really necessary to replace it. does anyoe have any advice or suggestions? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBF Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Hi-I think its just a trim piece, not any type of a seal. I tried to modify some rubber fender welting that I had, but then the garnish pcs didn't fit properly-the welting was too thick. I went w/o it-just the windshield gasket and the mouldings. They must have not been too concerned with the longevity of these trucks (like they were supposed to last 40+ yrs) with the paper firelwall, interior, and cotton welting in a cab that leaked when new! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I'm getting ready to reinstall my windshields. Has anyone found a replacement for the garnish? Pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I just used fender welting from Roberts. Use a small piece to determine how much of the skirt should remain then trim with a straight edge and razor knife. Or, Hint: Match what was there and replace in kind. Not a biggy, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I just used fender welting from Roberts. Use a small piece to determine how much of the skirt should remain then trim with a straight edge and razor knife. Or, Hint: Match what was there and replace in kind. Not a biggy, Hank Thanks Hank! Did you have to make small relief cuts for the corners? Keven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 lot of this thin material is there and other places to act as anti-squeak... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I made mine from table cloth weight vinyl sewn over weed eater string. If you want it to look more "correct" , get a couple 2" wide strips of outdoor weight light black material, canvas or rip stop nylon work well. Making your own welting is easy. You can skip the stitching and just glue the stuff up, ask the lady at the fabric store for a glue that is water proof when dry. Wrap it, glue it, hold the thing closed with binder clips until the glue is fully dry. If your little retainers on the back side of the frame are broken, beading wire or floral wire work great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I made mine from table cloth weight vinyl sewn over weed eater string. If you want it to look more "correct" , get a couple 2" wide strips of outdoor weight light black material, canvas or rip stop nylon work well. Making your own welting is easy. You can skip the stitching and just glue the stuff up, ask the lady at the fabric store for a glue that is water proof when dry. Wrap it, glue it, hold the thing closed with binder clips until the glue is fully dry. If your little retainers on the back side of the frame are broken, beading wire or floral wire work great... Thanks for the tip Scruffy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have more time than money as a general rule... I know all kinds of odd stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks Hank!Did you have to make small relief cuts for the corners? Keven Yes most definitely Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1952gary Posted January 1, 2013 Report Share Posted January 1, 2013 Son in law had a lot of fender welting left over from a 74 volkswagon project that worked for my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Try this link from dennis carpenter. His product is what I used. Dennis Carpenter Industries...http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/ pn 48-16070 or try this link http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000024c~Z5Z5Z51578~P15.00~~~~S3OT0P7X1W19915619014a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1B Keven Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Try this link from dennis carpenter. His product is what I used.Dennis Carpenter Industries...http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/ pn 48-16070 or try this link http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000024c~Z5Z5Z51578~P15.00~~~~S3OT0P7X1W19915619014a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000024 Thanks DD. Have you had a chance to talk with David Harris? Keven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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